Nobody pays a rupee to study here. Not a single child. And yet, April Blossom Foundation just walked away with one of the most prestigious school honours in the country.
Where It All Started
Tucked away at Lekhi Village in Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, April Blossom Foundation has been quietly doing the kind of work most institutions only talk about. For five years now, this school for children with special needs has opened its doors — and kept them open — completely free of cost. No fees. No hidden charges. Just education, therapy, and unconditional care for kids who deserve every chance the world can give them.
That commitment didn’t go unnoticed. The foundation has just been named the Best School at the SA Indian School Awards — a national-level recognition that puts this little school in Naharlagun on the same stage as institutions from across the country.
Mary Kom Handed Over the Award
The honour was presented by none other than Mary Kom, the legendary Indian boxer and one of the most celebrated sportswomen this country has ever produced. When someone of that stature hands you an award, it means something. It speaks to the scale of what April Blossom Foundation has achieved — not through grand funding or government backing, but through sheer dedication on the ground.
There’s something deeply moving about that moment. A boxing champion celebrating the quiet heroes who fight a very different kind of battle every single day.
The Work That Made It Happen
What exactly has this foundation been doing all these years? Plenty. Beyond free schooling, the institution offers a full range of therapeutic interventions designed to help children with special needs build real, practical life skills. The goal is simple — help every child reach their full potential, whatever that looks like for them.
The early intervention work, particularly with children on the autism spectrum, has delivered results that have genuinely surprised people. Many autistic children who came through their programme have shown remarkable progress, and a number of them have successfully moved into mainstream schools. That is not a small thing. That is life-changing.
A Model Worth Paying Attention To
What April Blossom Foundation has built is rare. Inclusive education in India, especially in the Northeast, is still struggling to find its footing. Resources are scarce. Awareness is even scarcer. And yet here is a school that has spent half a decade proving that with the right intention, you can do extraordinary things without asking families to pay for it.
The SA Indian School Award isn’t just a trophy for the shelf. It’s a signal to the rest of the country that Arunachal Pradesh is producing institutions that lead by example — schools that put children first, always.
A Moment That Deserves to Be Celebrated
Arunachal Pradesh has given the country many things to be proud of. This is one of them. April Blossom Foundation’s journey — five years, zero fees, countless children transformed — is the kind of story that needs to travel far and wide. Because if one school in Naharlagun can do this, imagine what’s possible when more people sit up and take notice.
Here’s hoping they do.
— Naitik
Abotani TV
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